Labor & Employment Associate

Position Summary Our Seattle office has an opportunity for a junior to mid-level associate to join the firm's employment litigation practice. This is an excellent opportunity for associates who are proactive and passionate about their practice who are seeking to assume a significant role in litigation, including extensive contact with client representatives and opposing counsel. Our associates have multiple writing, publishing and speaking opportunities. We are fully committed to the importance of diversity within the legal profession, as well as all workplace environments and strongly encourage the interest of diverse candidates in the firm. Requirements Juris Doctor. Qualified candidates must be and remain licensed to practice law and in good standing in Washington. During employment, must meet requirements for continuing licensure for law practice. Candidates must possess 3 or more years of employment litigation and/or employment law counseling experience, class action experience is a plus. We expect this attorney to provide excellent written and analytical work and to contribute to a respectful, collegial office environment. Outstanding academic record preferred (Top 25% of law school class). Please note, we are not working with outside recruiters for this position. Benefits In accordance with the Washington Equal Pay and Opportunities act, the expected base salary range for this position is between $150,000 and $180,000. Actual pay will be adjusted based on experience, geographic location, and other job-related factors as permitted by law. This position qualifies for the benefits below. Ogletree Deakins offers a robust suite of benefits for our attorneys including: comprehensive training and development programs including an annual firm-wide Attorney Retreat, CLE and bar admission expense reimbursement, several competitive annual bonus programs, 401(k) plan, affordable health, and life insurance including dental and vision coverage, flexible spending accounts to help offset the cost of dependent care and/or health care expenses, Teladoc to provide 24/7 access to a doctor by phone or online video, employee assistance program, back-up childcare program, and a paid parental leave on-ramping program. Contact Information To apply, submit your application via the APPLY NOW button on the top of the page. If you need assistance submitting your application, please e-mail Brittney Padilla at brittney.padillaogletree.com with "Seattle - L&E Associate" in the subject line. Please note, applications submitted via e-mail will not be considered. Firm Overview Ogletree Deakins is one of the largest labor and employment law firms representing management in all types of employment-related legal matters. Premier client service, as outlined in the firm's Client Pledge, is one of the firm's top priorities and a cornerstone of its core values. Best Law Firms® has named Ogletree Deakins a "Law Firm of the Year" for 13 consecutive years. In the 2024 edition, the publication named Ogletree Deakins its "Law Firm of the Year" in the Employment Law - Management category. Ogletree Deakins has more than 950 attorneys located in 56 offices across the United States and in Europe, Canada, and Mexico. The firm represents a diverse range of clients, including many of the Fortune 50 companies in the U.S. We are fully committed to the importance of diversity within the legal profession, as well as all workplace environments and strongly encourage the interest of diverse candidates in the firm. Equal Opportunity Employer.